U of M Announces First 'Fast Charger' For Electric Vehicles On CampusPosted: 01/28/15

Electric vehicle owners now have access to the latest, fast-charging technology on the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus.

Two weeks ago, a new station was installed at the corner of Washington Avenue and Harvard Street, making it one of the first of its kind operating in the state of Minnesota. This station typically re-charges a vehicle’s battery to 80 percent in approximately 30 minutes.

“The U is committed to incorporating sustainability into its teaching, research and outreach and the operations that support them,” said Ross Allanson, director of Parking and Transportation Services. “We are glad to offer the latest technology in an easily accessible way for those electric vehicle drivers on campus.”

In all, the Minneapolis campus boasts 13 charging stations for electric vehicles – 12 currently inside various public-parking facilities on campus. These stations take an average of four hours to fully charge a vehicle.

Use of all 13 charging stations are free, but the posted parking fee must be paid.

To see where all public electric vehicle charging stations are in the metro area, including the U’s new charger, visit plugshare.com.

For more information on exact locations on the University charging stations, click here.

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Work will begin soon to add additional exit lanes at the Washington Avenue Ramp (Harvard Street SE). Drivers will see concrete-pouring activities on the right (south) side of the current three exit lanes.

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